The relationship among fear and anxiety of COVID-19, pregnancy experience, and mental health disorder in pregnant women: A structural equation model.

Leili Salehi Mitra Rahimzadeh Elham Molaei Hamideh Zaheri Sara Esmaelzadeh Saeieh

Published in: Brain and behavior (2020)

Based on the result of this study, it is necessary to pay more attention to the mental health of pregnant women during a pandemic. In addition, it is recommended to provide a virtual training group to reduce anxiety caused by coronavirus and pregnancy concerns, as well as emphasizing the feeling of enjoying happiness caused by pregnancy experience during a pandemic.

Keyphrases

sars cov
pregnant women
mental health
coronavirus disease
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
sleep quality
mental illness
working memory
physical activity